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Caroline Sunshine
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Carolyn
Thornton
WA
USA
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 Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 1:48:10 PM
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Hi Alee - Just wanted to let you know how happy I am for you in getting your rental farm.
It is wonderful to have your horse near you -- in the same spot!
I just wanted to encourage you that you can do your own electric. I did it several years ago for my daughter, at the farm she was renting. Someone gave her a plug-in electric unit and I read about what to do for ground rods, etc. She and I did it ourselves and it was great! We felt so good afterward.
If your landlord isn't paying for it, I would do it myself.
Several years ago, we got a quote for fencing our place here in WA. The quote was $20,000 -- YIKES! We decided to do it ourselves (with non-climb and electric at the top). My husband and I and a neighbor (3 of us) did it ourselves. None of us had experience. The fence cost less than $5,000 to do. The fence is now 5 years old, beautiful, sturdy and WE did it!!! Woo Hoo! You can too -- if you need to.
Best wishes.
Caroline Sunshine
This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! |
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 4:59:42 PM
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Hi Alee,
I have been reading your blog about the farm house. I was very excited today to read that you got it. You will have to email me your address before you move. Hope you can get that fence in without it being to expensive.
By the way I have a turkey for you and I am sorry I did not get to your house to wish you a Happy Birthday Sunday with it. I did however wish my son a Happy Birthday on Sunday.
Madelynne
www.johnandmadelynne.blogspot.com |
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Simply Satisfied
True Blue Farmgirl
427 Posts
Emily
Montana
USA
427 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 5:45:11 PM
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Yeah!!! So happy for you although I don't envy moving this time of year.
Emily
Farmgirl # 3591 |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 6:02:24 PM
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Help...fruit flies are taking over my kitchen. I've used sprays that say they last 4 days to no avail. They flies are back within minutes. I've set out canning jars with sugar water in them that have sugar water in them and then covered with plastic wrap that have been punctured with a pin...still flies. They are even in my office. Must have been on my clothing when I left the kitch so I set out a sugar water trap there.
What do I do?
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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nabrown42
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Nancy
Caneyville
KY
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 6:03:56 PM
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Sorry...I meant to start a new topic, not reply to this one.
"I've wept in the night for the shortness of sight that to someone's needs I've been blind; but I've yet to feel a twinge of regret for being a little too kind." |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2011 : 10:10:27 PM
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Yes- I feel confident in setting up my own electric fence and have friends that could help with the finer points but he expressed to my husband albeit obliquely that he wanted a professional fence. I think he wants to protect his alfalfa crop and doesn't want my horse to get bloat or founder on the spring growth. So we will see.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 1:07:30 PM
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| Congratulations on the new place, Alee! Can't wait to see/hear more about it as you move in. The fence thing might be a hassle, but I'm sure you'll work it out. |
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 5:08:06 PM
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Okay! So Doug called the Landlord tonight because I begged him to and the landlord is fine with us putting up our own fence (Phew!) Looks like I get to start ordering supplies tonight! YAY!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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laurentany
True Blue Farmgirl
3259 Posts
Laurie
Patchogue
NY
USA
3259 Posts |
Posted - Dec 18 2011 : 8:20:31 PM
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Congratulations Alee! How exciting! A wonderful early Christmas present for the whole family!
Please keep us updated and of course PICTURES once you are in!
Merry Christmas!
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Dec 18 2011 : 9:56:20 PM
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Congratulations, Alee! "Onward and Upward"..a new adventure for the new year!
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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farmgrlchick
True Blue Farmgirl
439 Posts
Theresa
Columbus
Montana
USA
439 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 9:54:36 PM
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Theresa- I am so over joyed! I can't hardly wait! And I found a place in billings that gives free saw dust and will let me borrow their trailer. Now I just need to find or buy a truck that can tow a trailer to get the sawdust out there on a semi regular basis!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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one_dog_per_acre
True Blue Farmgirl
1572 Posts
Trish
Sandpoint
ID
USA
1572 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2011 : 03:33:39 AM
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Being so excited must help the pain of moving. Congrats!
“It always looks darkest just before it gets totally black.”-Charlie Brown |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2011 : 07:12:02 AM
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Trish- for me- yes it does- for my husband- it's just torture. But he is being a good sport. We are really going to have to kick it into high gear after this weekend to be ready to move!! I still need to get boxes!!! Eeek!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2011 : 1:45:54 PM
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Today we did the walk through on the house and tonight Doug and I will sign the lease. The Landlord said that we are OK to start moving things in whenever we want as soon as he has the lease in his hands. So I will mail it off tomorrow and next Friday which is a day off for me I will start taking loads out! :) He gave Nora and I a tour of the property and it is MUCH more extensive than I had originally imagined. Tala and I will get lots of riding and exploring done! It is going to be great! The creek that runs by the house is very shallow but clear and there are lots of places where we can stop and get a drink if we are out riding around. We have about a half mile or more of river front where we can go have fun and picnics and such. It is amazing. Simply amazing!
There is going to be some adjustments that have to be made of course but there is tons of storage and I think the trade offs are going to be well worth the sacrafices! :) I can't wait!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Kim L.
True Blue Farmgirl
162 Posts
Kimberly
Knoxville
TN
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2011 : 3:35:33 PM
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Alee, I can't tell you how happy I am for you! What wonderful news! It sounds amazing and I am sure you can't wait to take Tala and start exploring :) Keep up up to date -- Merry Christmas.
~Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.~
Mother Teresa
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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
839 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2011 : 4:05:08 PM
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Sounds like a little patch of heaven on earth! How wonderful. I'm excited for you.
Excuse the mess & the noise, my children are making happy memories |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2011 : 8:47:00 PM
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It is amazing! Now if we could get decent internet out there it would be sublime- but we will learn to operate at slower speeds again. :) I wish we were sleepig out there tonight!
Over the next 15 days or so they are going to install an outlet vent for the dryer in the basement and install a shower for Doug. There are a few other little things- but nothing too major. I am going to order the electric fencing stuff and we will get a nice pasture set up for Tala. She is going to enjoy having trees and such plus hopefully she will be happier seeig us more frequently. :)
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.farmgirlalee.blogspot.com
www.allergyjourneys.blogspot.com
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Heather B
True Blue Farmgirl
562 Posts
Heather
Longmont
Colorado
USA
562 Posts |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
1277 Posts |
Posted - Dec 27 2011 : 06:08:07 AM
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Wow, Alee! I am so excited for you! So, do we move the virtual porch to your house now? Send us pictures when you get a minute! I miss you, friend.
from the hearts of paradise...
1Thess. 4:11
http://thefarmwife.com
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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A Farm of My Own: 90% moved in! |
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90% moved in!
